Oakland Juneteenth celebrations erupt in violence, OPD says multiple shot
An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland Police Department says multiple people were shot, but did not have an exact number of victims.
An Oakland Juneteenth celebration at Lake Merritt ended in violence Wednesday night. The Oakland Police Department says multiple people were shot, but did not have an exact number of victims.
Suspect charged in Oakland home-invasion spree that targeted Asian victims
A man accused in a series of armed home-invasion robberies in Oakland that targeted victims of Asian descent has been arrested and charged.
A man accused in a series of armed home-invasion robberies in Oakland that targeted victims of Asian descent has been arrested and charged.
Oakland police arrest several, recover guns in sideshow
Arrests and car tows have been made in the chaotic sideshows that took over Oakland Saturday night.
Arrests and car tows have been made in the chaotic sideshows that took over Oakland Saturday night.
Oakland police searching for man suspected of sexually assaulting 2 women
The Oakland Police Department is looking for a man they say is connected to two separate sexual assaults that happened last month.
The Oakland Police Department is looking for a man they say is connected to two separate sexual assaults that happened last month.
East Bay rock band's van stolen in Oakland loaded with equipment
An East Bay rock band’s music is on pause after their tour van was stolen in Oakland.
An East Bay rock band’s music is on pause after their tour van was stolen in Oakland.
Oakland's old Economy Lumber warehouse destroyed in fire
Firefighters in Oakland on Sunday raced to put out a four-alarm fire at an old wooden Economy Lumber warehouse.
Firefighters in Oakland on Sunday raced to put out a four-alarm fire at an old wooden Economy Lumber warehouse.
Oakland City Council considering loosening police chase policy
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to direct the police commission to propose changes to the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policies.
The Oakland City Council on Tuesday voted to direct the police commission to propose changes to the Oakland Police Department's pursuit policies.
Info sought in Oakland homicide of engaged man
The Oakland Police Department is seeking information in the homicide case of a man fatally shot in 2023.
The Oakland Police Department is seeking information in the homicide case of a man fatally shot in 2023.
Oakland's new police chief officially on the job
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
Oakland's newest police chief is officially on the job after the city went more than a year without a permanent top cop.
Oakland police chief starts this week; 1st order of business crime reduction
Oakland's newly hired police chief will officially start on Saturday.
Oakland's newly hired police chief will officially start on Saturday.
2 unsolved homicides in Oakland, help sought from public: Police
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in two unsolved homicides dating three to four years ago.
Oakland police are asking for the public's help in two unsolved homicides dating three to four years ago.
Gunshot victim walks into Oakland hospital, dies: Police
A gunshot victim walked into a local hospital and died Saturday, Oakland police said.
A gunshot victim walked into a local hospital and died Saturday, Oakland police said.
Funeral for Oakland police officer Jordan Wingate
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Oakland police officers bade a final farewell Friday to Officer Jordan Wingate, who died from injuries in an on-duty crash in 2018.
Fallen Oakland cop remembered as fighter after years-long fight for life
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Retired Oakland Police Captain Randy Wingate is speaking out after his son passed away over the weekend.
Former Oakland police officer injured in on-duty collision has died
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
A 29-year-old former Oakland police officer who was critically hurt on duty in a 2018 vehicle collision died of his injuries on Saturday, the police department said.
Oakland police kill Sacramento homicide suspect, barrage of gunfire captured on camera
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
Oakland police shot and killed a Sacramento murder suspect in West Oakland after authorities say he emerged from a home with a gun.
OPD's response times for the most serious calls sometimes take 1 hour
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
The Oakland Police Department's average time to respond to the most serious calls for help has increased dramatically over a year's time with no explanation as to why.
OPD has 708 sworn officers, cites difficulties in recruiting
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland police provided on Tuesday its bi-annual update on staffing levels to the City Council Safety Committee, saying they're trying to boost academy numbers.
Oakland program bridges gap between Black community and law enforcement
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
In the heart of East Oakland, a modest building bearing the sign "Ok Program of Oakland" stands as a beacon of hope. Despite its unassuming appearance, this organization harbors profound intentions – to mend the rift between law enforcement and the Black community.
4 big companies to fund $10M plan for downtown Oakland security measures
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.
Four major Oakland employers said Thursday they are ponying up to fund a $10 million program to step up security for their employees working downtown.